Friday, September 28, 2012

First Congregational Church of North Collins Sunday, September 30, 2012


FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS
Conservative Congregational Christian Conference
10385 Main Street, North Collins, New York  14111
337-9811 Church Office ·  337-43043 Parsonage
Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder
SUNDAY, September 30, 2012
Sunday School 9:30 am   ·   Family Worship 10:45 am

Prelude
Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      
*Call to Worship  ……………………………………………………………………………………………………    Psalm 28:1-9
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #103 ……………………………  Holy God, We Praise Your Name
*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Chorus #95 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………  Be Exalted, O God
*Chorus #89 ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………  As The Deer
*Chorus #167 ………………………………………………………………………………………  You Are My Hiding Place

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ……………………………………………………  1 Chronicles 16:37-43 (Pew Bible p. 652)
New Testament  ……………………………………………………… Revelation 13:1-10 (Pew Bible p. 1927)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text  ………………………………………………………… 2 Kings 2:1-14
Sermon …………………………………….……………………………………… Derek Yoder
Elijah’s “mantle” is a token of Elisha’s authority and status as firstborn son.
  True disciples follow their ascended master with confidence to the end.

*Hymn of Faith #332 …………………………….……………………  Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove  

Prayer Requests & Testimonials
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes & Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology  
*Benediction

Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

Get the most out of the service by asking about our special listening devices.
Pick up one in the back or see an usher for help.  If yours isn’t working properly, don’t be bashful about
raising your hand to ask for assistance.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
This is Evelyn Falk’s 101st birthday!  Let’s remember her on this special day with prayers, cards and flowers.

Calling all Hymnal Stamping/Distributing Volunteers!  Our last shipment of hymnals has arrived, and it’s time to process them before our next Singspiration, October 28.  Please meet at church this Wednesday, October 3rd at 10:00 am to finish the job we’ve started.  Thank you!

Next Sunday we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper.  If you would like to participate but are unable to be here, see Derek or one of the Elders to arrange another time.  Don’t be shy about taking full advantage of this important gesture of unity with Christy and his body.  A fellowship meal is not being planned at this time.

CALENDAR
Sunday, September 30th
3DYouth Group gets back on track here at 6:00 pm.  Life lessons from Timothy followed by Ultimate Frisbee and refreshments.

Wednesday, October 3rd  
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us at the church for Bible study and prayer at 7:00 pm.  We are in Chapter 11 of our ongoing study in Hebrews (“The Supremacy of Christ”).

Saturday, October 6th
Join WNY churches at the Stockton Community Church to welcome keynote speaker Todd Venman (Wiltsie) at this year’s CCCC Fall Banquet.  Note:  this year there will also be a Children’s Rally (pre-K thru Grade 6) held at the same time as the banquet and will include Bible stories, games, and crafts.  There is no cost for the children’s meal.  Tickets for the adult banquet are $15.  See sign-up sheet in the foyer for details.

Thursday, October 11th
Sit’n’Sew here at church at 9:30 am

Sunday, October 21st
“Coffee with Calvin” reading group meets at the Doles’ pond to discuss Tim Keller’s The Reason for God.  Let’s relax around the fire for hot dogs and good discussion starting around 4:00 pm.

Sunday, October 28th
It’s our turn to host the fall Singspiration!  Join us for this special service of singing as Jim Raub leads us in a time of commemorating the Thanksgiving and Reformation seasons in song.  Details to follow.

Friday, September 21, 2012

First Congregational Church of North Collins Bulletin Sunday, September 23, 2012


FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF NORTH COLLINS
Conservative Congregational Christian Conference
10385 Main Street, North Collins, New York  14111
337-9811 Church Office ·  337-43043 Parsonage
Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder
SUNDAY, September 23, 2012
Sunday School 9:30 am   ·   Family Worship 10:45 am

Prelude
Welcome & Announcements

Choral Introit                                                                      
*Call to Worship  ……………………………………………………………………………………………………    Psalm 27:1-6
*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #642 …………………………………………………………  Be Thou My Vision
*Invocation

Worship through Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs
Choral Anthem
*Hymn of the Month #103 ………………………………………………  Holy God, We Praise Your Name
*Chorus #156 …………………………………………………………………………………………………  The Lord Is My Light

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ………………………………………………  1 Chronicles 16:14-36 (Pew Bible p. 650-51)
New Testament  ………………………………………… Revelation 12:10-13:1 (Pew Bible p. 1926-27)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text  ………………………………………………………… 2 Kings 2:1-14
Sermon …………………………………….……………………………………… Derek Yoder
Elijah’s transport to heaven reminds believers of their hope of glory
 – and urges confidence in the Lord of Glory

*Hymn of Faith #405 ………………………….……………………  God, That Madest Earth and Heaven  
Prayer Requests & Testimonials
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes & Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology  
*Benediction
Postlude                                                                                       *Congregation invited to stand

Get the most out of the service by asking about our special listening devices.
Pick up one in the back or see an usher for help.  If yours isn’t working properly, don’t be bashful about raising your hand to ask for assistance.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Franklin Graham’s “Rock the Lakes” crusade is here!  Gather at the First Church of Evans by 2:30 pm to bus in to Coca-Cola Field together.  Adults $10 a seat.  Young people under 18 ride free.  If you’re interested in attending, get your name and bus fare (if any) to Derek this morning.  All are welcome!

Legal Shield is a Buffalo-based law firm that specializes in things such as establishing powers of attorney and preparing wills, living wills, and health care proxies.  If you’re interested in learning more, see Derek.

Evelyn Falk turns 101 (!) next Sunday, September 30th.  Let’s remember her on this special day with prayers, cards and flowers.

CALENDAR

Wednesday, September 26th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us at the church for Bible study and prayer at 7:00 pm.  We are in Chapter 11 of our ongoing study in Hebrews (“The Supremacy of Christ”).

Thursday, September 27th
Elders’ meeting at the church at 6:30 pm.  Come prepared to discuss Chapters 9-10 in Piper (“Sacred Substitutes” and “Fight for Your Life”).

Sunday, September 30th
3DYouth Group gets back on track here at 6:00 pm.  Life lessons from Timothy followed by Ultimate Frisbee and refreshments.

Saturday, October 6th
Join WNY churches at the Stockton Community Church to welcome keynote speaker Todd Venman (Wiltsie) at this year’s CCCC Fall Banquet.  Note:  this year there will also be a Children’s Rally (pre-K thru Grade 6) held at the same time as the banquet and will include Bible stories, games, and crafts.  There is no cost for the children’s meal.  Tickets for the adult banquet are $15.  See sign-up sheet in the foyer for details.

Sunday, October 21st
“Coffee with Calvin” reading group meets at the Doles’ pond to discuss Tim Keller’s The Reason for God.  Let’s relax around the fire for hot dogs and good discussion starting around 4:00 pm.

Friday, September 7, 2012

First Congregational Church of North Collins Sept. 9, 2012 Bulletin

First Congregational Church of North Collins
Conservative Congregational Christian Conference
337-9811 Church Office / 337-4303 Parsonage
Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder
Sunday, September 9, 2012   
Sunday School for all ages: 9:30 am  ·   Family Worship Service 10:45 am
Wait in Prayer                  Worship in Reverence                  Depart to Serve

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Choral Introit ……………………………… God, in the Gospel of His Son

*Call to Worship………………………………………………… Psalm 25
                                                                      (Psalter Reading 25, p. 792)

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #597 ……… Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Choral Anthem
*Hymn of the Month #103 …………………… Holy God, We Praise Your Name

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament ……………………  1 Chronicles 15:1-29 (Pew Bible pg 648-649)
New Testament ………………………  Revelation 11:15-19 (Pew Bible pg 1925)

Fellowship of Welcome

Children’s Message ………………………………………………  Derek Yoder

*Hymn of Faith #264 ……………………………………… Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings – On Communion Sundays, our 2nd offering helps support the benevolent ministries of the Diaconate
Offertory
*Doxology ……………………… Praise God from Whom All Blessing Flow

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
*Closing Hymn #359…………………………… Blest Be the Tie That Binds

*Benediction                                                            *Congregation invited to stand

²Get the most out of the service by asking about our special listening devices. Pick up one in the back or see an usher for help. If yours isn’t working properly, don’t be bashful about raising your hand to ask for assistance.

 Announcements
God has opened the door the Family Life Network to cover many areas of New York and Pennsylvania with full-power stations and FM translators.  With signals from Jamestown to Oneonta and from Buffalo to Syracuse, the Family Life Network reaches millions of potential listeners in New York with hope and encouragement each day.  That same signal can be heard around the world at www.fln.org.  See the back table for more FLN information and goodies.

 Calendar
Tuesday, September 11th
Elders’ Meeting at 6:00 pm.  (Elders, let’s save the Piper chapters for next time.)
Full Church Board Meeting at 7:00 pm.

Wednesday, September 12th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us at the church for Bible study and prayer at 7:00 pm.  We’re in Chapter 11 of our ongoing study in Hebrews (“The Supremacy of Christ”).

Thursday, September 13th
Our next Sit’nSew day!  This is a time for Dewey outreach to our home missions through making donation lap quilts and bed quilts.  We hope to make the second Thursday of every month our sewing day.  If there is enough interest, we could expand to twice a month to complete projects more quickly.  Clean, laundered fabric scraps are always welcome.

Thursday, September 20th
Dewey Missionary meeting at 10:00 am.  We generally meet on the third Thursday of every month to hear our missionaries’ letters from around the world and to pray for their needs.  Come join us to support and be made aware of the work of our fellow Christians in India, Brazil, Haiti, North Africa, the Philippines, the Netherlands, Europe and China!

Sunday, September 23rd 
Franklin Graham’s “Rock the Lake” crusade is coming to Buffalo!  Gather at the First Church of Evans at 2:30 pm to bus into Coca-Cola Field together.  Adults $10 a seat.  Young people under 18 ride free.  If you’re interested in attending, get your name and bus fare (if any) to Derek before the 23rd.  All are welcome!

We hope you can join us downstairs for a fellowship meal
 following this morning’s service.

Saturday, September 1, 2012

First Congregational Church of North Collins September 2, 2012 Bulletin


First Congregational Church of North Collins
Conservative Congregational Christian Conference
337-9811 Church Office / 337-4303 Parsonage
Pastor / Teacher Derek S. Yoder
Sunday, September 2, 2012   
Summer Family Worship Service 9:30 am
Wait in Prayer                  Worship in Reverence                  Depart to Serve



Prelude
Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship ………………………………………………………… Psalm 24:1-10

*Hymn of Adoration & Praise #97 -  We Praise You, O God,
                                                             Our Redeemer, Creator
*Invocation

Worship Through Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

*Hymn of the Month #103…………………………… Holy God, We Praise Your Name

Scripture Lessons
Old Testament………………… 1 Chronicles 14:1-17 (Pew Bible pg 647-648)
New Testament ……………… Revelation 11:1-14 (Pew Bible pg 1924-25)

Fellowship of Welcome

Sermon Text …………………………………………………  1 Kings 22:29-40
Sermon …………………………………………………………  Derek Yoder
Ahab’s fall reveals the greatness of God.  His judgments never miss.
His love never forgets.  He doeth all things well.

*Hymn of Faith #644 …………………………………… May the Mind of Christ My Savior

Prayer Requests and Testimonies
Pastoral Prayer
Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
*Doxology …………………………………………… Praise God from Whom All Blessing Flow

*Benediction                                               *Congregation invited to stand
  
Get the most out of the service by asking about our special listening devices. Pick up one in the back or see an usher for help. If yours isn’t working properly, don’t be bashful about raising your hand to ask for assistance.

 Announcements
Next Sunday we will celebrate the Lord’s Supper.  If you would like to participate but are unable to be here, see Derek or one of the Elders to arrange another time.  Don’t be shy about taking full advantage of this important gesture of unity with Christ and his body.  After the service, we are planning to gather for a fellowship meal downstairs.  See the sign-up in the foyer.

This is the last Sunday to order a book for our next
 “Coffee with Calvin” reading group.   See Derek for your copy
of Tim Keller’s The Reason for God.

 Calendar
Wednesday, September 5th
Choir practice at the church at 6:00 pm.

Join us at the church for Bible study and prayer at 7:00 pm.  This week we’ll be evaluating the next hymn in our series on church music (“And Can It Be?”).  Extra copies are on the back table along with T. David Gordon’s “Hymns: Criteria for Making Good Ones”.

Sunday, September 9th
Welcome Back Sunday!  Meet in the sanctuary at 9:30 am for our Sunday School kickoff followed by our fall Concert of Prayer (adults and teens).  Family worship begins at 10:45 am.

Thursday, September 13th
Our next Sit’nSew day!  This is a time for Dewey outreach to our home missions through making donation lap quilts and bed quilts.  We hope to make the second Thursday of every month our sewing day.  If there is enough interest, we could expand to twice a month to complete projects more quickly.  Clean, laundered fabric scraps are always welcome.

Thursday, September 20th
Dewey Missionary meeting.  We generally meet on the third Thursday of every month to hear our missionaries’ letters from around the world and to pray for their needs.  Come join us to support and be made aware of the work of our fellow Christians in India, Brazil, Haiti, North Africa, the Philippines, the Netherlands, Europe and China!

Sunday, September 23rd 
Franklin Graham’s “Rock the Lake” crusade is coming to Buffalo!  Bus leaves First Church of Evans between 2:30 – 3:00 pm.  If you’re interested in attending, get your name and $5 for a seat on the bus to Derek before the 23rd.  All are welcome.